[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 18 (Tuesday, January 30, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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 IN RECOGNITION OF THE HELLENIC ASSOCIATION KRIKOS ON THE OCCASION OF 
                      THE GREEK ORTHODOX NEW YEAR

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 30, 2007

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute 
to the Hellenic organization Krikos. Founded in 1974 to preserve and 
enrich Hellenic heritage and culture, Krikos and its members are 
dedicated to fostering and promoting co-operation and fellowship among 
Hellenes and phil-Hellenes throughout the world,
  In its ongoing effort to increase the understanding of issues 
affecting people of Greek descent and a greater appreciation of 
Hellenic culture, Krikos has organized more than 50 conferences 
throughout the world, frequently publishing reports of their 
proceedings, Among the subjects examined at various conferences were 
topics including the growing impact of globalism, biotechnology, 
telecommunications, the Greek response to military conflicts in the 
Balkans, domestic political and cultural issues, Hellenic and Hellenic-
American contributions to the art land culture of the United States, 
and thought-provoking issues in Hellenic and American culture.
  Krikos has provided guidance to college and college-bound Hellenic 
youth in the United States and elsewhere in the world. Additionally, 
Krikos has made it possible for students to visit abroad through a 
world-study program. In keeping with this dedication to scholarship and 
education, Krikos donated 5,000 books to the Polytechnic University in 
Athens.
  Krikos was instrumental in documenting the artistic and historic 
treasures located in the Saint Catherine Monastery on Mount Sinai. For 
hundreds of years St. Catherine's has been a prime destination for 
pilgrims to the Holy Land. Krikos and its dedicated members helped 
facilitate this sacred monument's ability to serve its vital mission in 
the modern world by computerizing its properties and their operations. 
In the past many prominent Hellenes and phil-Hellenes have been honored 
by Krikos and spoken at various symposiums, conferences and testimonial 
events.
  This exemplary organization is now headed by Denise Constantopoulou, 
President, and John Belleas, past President. Under their able 
leadership, Krikos continues to make significant and enduring 
contributions to Hellenic and world culture and civilization.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in acknowledging the 
tremendous contributions to the civic and cultural life of our Nation 
and our world by Krikos and its members.

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